Like a lot of farmers, Baird has direct loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency.
He joined four other white farmers Thursday in suing federal officials over being left out.
Only "Socially disadvantaged" farmers may apply for some of the $4 billion in loan-forgiveness funds, which include direct payments to farmers of up to 20% of the value of the loan.
Baird is among five white farmers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, and South Dakota who are suing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, alleging racial discrimination and violation of their right to equal protection under the Constitution.
Should farm loan forgiveness be only for minorities?
The farmers' lawyer, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, seeks a temporary injunction preventing the Biden administration from applying racial classifications in determining eligibility for loan modifications and payments.
The farmers suing the USDA argue that a program that excludes them is just more discrimination.
https://www.wnd.com/2021/05/5-white-midwest-farmers-sue-loan-forgiveness-minorities/
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